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Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,915

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,104

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,230 $35,400
Base Invoice $36,509 $32,750
Roof rails 195  
Sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   3,350
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Roof rails 185  
Sunroof 1,515  
Premium Package   3,050
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Options (change) 1,790 9,820
Options (change) 1,700 8,935
Destination 895 825
Total Price $40,915 $46,045
Total Invoice $39,104 $42,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,560
Model Year20172009
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine287hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$40,915$46,045
Adjustments for Features-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$46,045
Total Invoice$39,104$42,510
Adjustments for Features-3,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,950$42,510

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,635$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelFlex3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in108.7 in
Length201.8 in178.2 in
Width75.9 in71.5 in
Height68.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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